Chapter 144: Chapter 143: Did You Foresee It? (Please Subscribe)
"Even if it’s troublesome, it still needs to be resolved."
Chen Fan’s tone was helpless, "You can’t hide the truth forever. In another day or two, that guy will definitely become suspicious and will send someone to investigate here again, or even come himself."
"Come himself?"
Zhang Ren muttered, "If he really comes himself, perhaps it might be a good thing? No, maybe not."
He furrowed his brows.
If the man named Guan came personally, it would be like stepping into a trap. Both he and Chen Fan could easily deal with him.
But the problem is, his activities should remain hidden. If someone discovers he hasn’t returned, they’ll surely come to Chen Family Fortress to investigate. It’s not unlikely that the C-level Awakened might come personally.
At that time, what would happen to the Chen Family Fortress is unimaginable.
"Yes, indeed."
Chen Fan thought of what Zhang Ren was considering and showed a decisive look, "So the best way is to kill him near the Song Family Castle, the sooner the better. As for whether this will attract greater trouble, we can’t worry that much now."
Zhang Ren looked troubled.
If they didn’t quickly deal with Guan Dexi, the trouble would only grow.
If they quickly dealt with him, then even if the Guan Family’s Awakened came, they wouldn’t know who killed Guan Dexi.
However, killing someone in the Song Family Castle, especially the captain of the Guard Team, was no easy task.
Chen Fan didn’t dwell on this topic and instead asked, "Uncle Zhang, is there any space item for sale in Anshan City?"
"How do you know about this?"
Zhang Ren looked surprised.
Chen Fan pointed to the diary in front of him, "The bandit mentioned it. He said Guan Dexi had something like an empty cigarette box that could store and retrieve items, but such things seem to have a special method of use?"
"Correct."
Zhang Ren recalled, "I’ve heard of these space items, regardless of their storage size, are extremely precious. Even the smallest, about one cubic meter, can only be acquired by Awakener means and can sell for a million even if it’s just one cubic meter."
"A million..."
Chen Fan sighed. Such items were indeed worth the price.
He wondered if the cigarette box Guan Dexi had was one cubic meter.
"Yes, such items are often impossible to buy even with money. And by the specific method, you mean the Space Lock, right?"
"Space Lock?"
Chen Fan was puzzled.
"Yes. Every space item has a Space Lock when manufactured, similar to unlocking a smartphone, requiring a password or fingerprint. This way, other people can’t use it even if they find it."
"I see." Chen Fan suddenly understood, thinking it must be something more unique, but it turned out to be quite simple.
Of course, this didn’t make setting up such methods easy. He still had great respect for those who could create such space items.
"Are you targeting his space item?" Zhang Ren asked.
Chen Fan smiled.
If the other party hadn’t provoked him, no matter how good the item was, he would only admire it.
But if it’s an enemy, it was a different story.
"Still, be cautious."
Zhang Ren was not optimistic.
"These external items are not as important as defeating the opponent."
Hearing this, Chen Fan quickly nodded.
If time permitted, he would question the opponent; otherwise, he’d have to grab the item and run.
Just as he was about to say something, he heard footsteps outside.
"Are you looking for Brother Fan? He’s inside."
It was Wang Ping’s voice.
There was also a burst of laughter.
Chen Fan turned to the door, wondering who was looking for him. Could it be Wu Guang and his gang?
Then, a long-haired figure appeared at the door. It was Meng Yu, her cheeks red, looking at the ground nervously.
Wang Ping gave Chen Fan a knowing look, as if saying, ’Brother Fan, I’ve brought her here, the rest is up to you.’
"Good job, Brother Fan, truly a role model for us."
"Impressive."
"Go for it, Brother Fan, we support you."
A group of people behind him were making suggestive gestures, their eyes full of mischief.
"Ahem."
Zhang Ren coughed, stood up, and said, "I’m full, you guys chat."
He walked out of the room, giving Meng Yu a glance before leaving, making her lower her head even more.
"Those two youngsters, they indeed have a relationship."
Zhang Ren thought to himself.
He had already noticed their interactions but had said nothing.
It’s normal for young people.
Seeing the blushing Meng Yu, Chen Fan quickly invited her in, glanced outside and saw everyone looking their way.
Even Chen Guodong wore a gratified smile.
Xiaofan seems to have really grown up.
Good, very good.
Inside the room.
Chen Fan cleared his throat and asked, "Meng Yu, why did you come to see me suddenly, is there a problem with the Visualization Method cultivation?"
Meng Yu was startled and showed a panicked look, "Chen Fan, remember you told me about being seen with the bandit’s mounts with a telescope?"
"Yes, what about it?"
Chen Fan was curious.
"At that time, you told me you were worried they’d know our identities. You went to Song Family Castle to check, but said they didn’t know our identities."
"The situation might be different. It’s unclear if they knew, but some people definitely did, and not just one person."
Meng Yu’s face turned serious, her eyes wide open, unblinking.
"You... how do you know, could it be?" Chen Fan was surprised and excited.
Did Meng Yu foresee the future again in her dreams?
Meng Yu checked the door and gratefully looked at Chen Fan, whispering, "Thanks to your help, I seemed to have entered the Visualization Method, and my spiritual power has significantly enhanced, allowing me to foresee the future actively."
Chen Fan’s eyes widened, quickly asking, "What did you see?"
"I saw a man enter a room, announce his identity, then start questioning a woman inside if she spoke about the bandit. The woman denied and begged for mercy."
"My spiritual power is limited, I could only see a few seconds, but it seemed both the man and the woman knew the bandit’s mounts were with us. I hurried to tell you."
Meng Yu finished, looking anxious.
The earlier blush faded, her face pale, showing she was either worried about their safety or drained by the foreseeing, or both.
"I see."
Chen Fan pondered, "Did you hear the man’s identity?"
"I did."
Meng Yu nodded, "The man called himself Captain Guan. The woman looked terrified when hearing it."
"It’s him."
Chen Fan narrowed his eyes.
Who could this Captain Guan be but Guan Dexi?
He explained everything that happened to her.
Meng Yu’s eyes widened, a chill running down her spine.
So, people had already come for trouble, and it wasn’t just one group?
Chen Fan hadn’t told her to avoid worrying her.
Now, an even scarier person was watching them. What should they do?
Chen Fan furrowed his brows in deep thought.
This meant that the woman they missed was the informer? If not mistaken, she was in the room but didn’t make a sound, drowned out by others talking.
Did she snitch to Guan Dexi?
But according to Meng Yu, the woman didn’t recognize him at first. How did he know then?
There must be unknown details.
Suddenly,
A flash of inspiration struck.
Meng Yu’s ability was to foresee, meaning the scenes in her mind were future events.
Realizing this, he quickly asked, "Meng Yu, do you know when the scenes you saw will happen?"
"I do."
Meng Yu nodded, "About half an hour from now, considering the time it took me to come, we have around fifteen minutes."
"Okay."
Chen Fan’s eyes gleamed.
Killing Guan Dexi wasn’t hard.
With his current strength, he could storm the office, kill him, then escape amidst chaos.
But then, how would he learn the space item’s usage, how Guan Dexi knew, or if anyone else knew?
Meng Yu’s foresight that Guan Dexi would act alone in fifteen minutes was excellent news.
Foreseeing the future was indeed extraordinary.
"Meng Yu, thanks for the warning, I’ll go find him and uncover the truth."
"Are you going to the Song Family Castle?"
Meng Yu was surprised, realizing his plan, and urged, "Be careful, come back safely."
"Yes, don’t worry."
Chen Fan stood up, gave some instructions, then dashed outside.
He only had a knife, but it was enough.
If things went well, he could also retrieve the Secret Manual from the old man.
After all, once Guan Dexi was dead, the Song Family Castle would be highly guarded. Best not to go if unnecessary.